IEEE 400-2001
IEEE Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems
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About This Item
IEEE 400-2001 is a technical standard for field testing and evaluating the insulation of shielded power cable systems. It addresses how cable insulation condition may be assessed in service, helping engineers and utilities make informed decisions about reliability and maintenance. Relevant to power, energy, and industry applications, this guide supports consistent testing practices for installed cable systems where insulation performance is critical to safe operation and asset management.
Overview of IEEE 400-2001
This standard provides guidance for evaluating the insulation of shielded power cable systems using field test methods suited to real-world installation conditions. IEEE 400-2001 is intended to help define a practical approach to assessment, with attention to the limitations and interpretation of test results. It is especially useful where cable condition must be understood without removing the system from service for extended periods. The document supports more consistent decision-making around maintenance and reliability planning.
Typical use cases
Common use cases include commissioning checks, troubleshooting, and periodic condition assessment of shielded power cable circuits in utility and industrial environments. IEEE 400-2001 is often relevant to underground distribution cables, plant power feeders, and other insulated cable installations where field testing can help identify deterioration or weakness. It may also support inspection programs for equipment owners managing aging cable assets, outage planning, or acceptance testing workflows tied to cable insulation performance.
Why it matters
IEEE 400-2001 matters because cable insulation problems can lead to outages, safety hazards, and costly unplanned repairs. By giving a structured guide for field evaluation, it helps improve consistency in testing, interpretation, and reporting. That is valuable for compliance efforts, procurement specifications, and maintenance planning, where clear technical expectations reduce risk. For organizations responsible for power cable systems, the standard can support better asset decisions and more controlled reliability outcomes.
- Shielded power cable insulation
- Field testing guidance
- Condition evaluation
- Maintenance and reliability support
- Power, energy, and industry applications
- Publication Date: 2002
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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